I was woken up at my sister's house by very loud, cooing wood pigeons (there are worse ways to wake up) and feeling completely confused for a few seconds, wondering where I was. I was very happy when I realised I was spending a few days there though, away from The Big Smoke!

My nephews were at school, so my sister and I walked over to Great Notley Country Park and followed an 'art trail' through the countryside, walking by the fields trying to spot 'arty things' stuffed in the bushes. This poppy wasn't part of the art trail, but I do love a poppy and a swaying wheat field!

We just about managed to avoid the huge rain clouds that were threatening to drench us and burst just as we reached the cafe in the Country Park.